# Charles Mercor

Charles Mercor is a remote worker on Himalayas, Growth & Strategy at Opinion Space Research & Data., based in Kenya.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@charlesmercor

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Market research strategist at Opinion Space Research & Data, facilitating online research and data collection across Sub Saharan Africa.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Kenya |
| Authorized to work in | Kenya |
| Salary expectations | 45k+ USD |
| Job categories | Market Research Analyst, Growth Strategist, Research Executive, Research Consultant |
| Skills | Market Research, Online Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Primary Research, Project Planning, Project Execution, International Project Coordination, Field Supervision, Field Training, Quality Standards, Business Development |
| LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/obwandac |

## About

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At Opinion Space Research & Data, I work in Growth & Strategy, helping facilitate online research and data collection in Sub Saharan Africa. I’ve worked in market research for a decade, delivering hundreds of projects and collecting millions of datapoints.

At The Afrovas Research House LTD, I worked across research and client liaison, project planning and execution, and field oversight. I also trained field teams and developed quality standard blueprints.

My background includes international project coordination and business development, along with training in market and social research and project management.
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## Experience

### Growth & Strategy (current)

Opinion Space Research & Data.. Jan 2025 - Present

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Worked as Growth & Strategy at Opinion Space Research & Data..
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### Founder

Opinion Space Research & Data.. May 2017 - Aug 2025

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Worked as Founder at Opinion Space Research & Data..
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### Research & Client Liaison Executive

The Afrovas Research House LTD. Jun 2014 - Aug 2025

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- Business Development
- Project Planning and Execution
- Quality Standard Blueprints
- Field Oversight
- Field Teams Trainer
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### International Research & Client Liaison

The Afrovas Research House LTD. Mar 2015 - Dec 2019

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- Business Development & Client Liaison
- Project Planning and Execution
- International Project Coordination
- Quality Standard Blueprints & Field Oversight
- Field Teams Training
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### Director

The Afrovas Research House LTD. Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

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Worked as Director at The Afrovas Research House LTD.
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### Research Executive

Afriquest Research. Jan 2012 - May 2014

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Worked as Research Executive at Afriquest Research.
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### FINANICIAL ADVISOR

[OLDMUTUAL](https://himalayas.app/companies/old-mutual). May 2010 - May 2011

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Group scheme Advisor.
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### MANAGER

A.P.P.L.. Sep 2008 - May 2010

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-Staff Management
-Sales Representation.
-Customer care
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## Education

### The Market Research Society

Market Research

### LinkedIn

Employee Engagement

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Issued Jan 2018
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### Research Academy UK

MRS Diploma in Market & Social Research, Market Research. 2016 - 2018

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https://research-academy.co.uk/courses/mrs-diploma-in-market-and-social-research-practice/
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### African Institute of Research & Development

Project Management, Project Management. 2015 - 2015

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Project Management
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### Technical University Of Kenya

Actuarial Science, Actuarial Science. 2013 - 2015

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Actuarial science is the discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance and other industries and professions. Actuaries are professionals who are qualified in this field through education and experience. In many countries, actuaries must demonstrate their competence by passing a series of rigorous professional examinations.
Actuarial science inclu
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### ST. PAUL'S MBAGA DISTRICT SCHOOL

Ordinary Level Education, General Education. 2004 - 2007

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Head Of Environmental Club. 2yrs
School Prefect - 2yrs
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### CRESCENT

2004 - 2005

## Tech stack

- Microsoft Excel

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